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Michael F. Easley, Governor
QWt7liam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina
r Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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T Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
March 8, 2006
Mr. Blanton Hamilton, Member
Southstar Holdings -Morehead City, LLC
200 Providence Road, Suite 106
Charlotte, NC 28207
Subject: Approved Plan Revision
Lowe's @Morehead Crossing Shopping Center)
Stormwater Project No. SW8 980429
Carteret County
Dear Mr. Hamilton:
On February 16, 2006, the Wilmington Regional Office received a plan revision for Stormwater
Management Permit Number SW8 980429. The revisions include the creation of a Garden
Center expansion over existing built -upon areas, and drainage, access mad and landscape
improvements. No net change in built -upon area will occur as a result of these revisions. It has
been determined that a formal permit modification is not required for the proposed changes.
We are forwarding you an approved copy of the Garden Center Expansion plans for your files.
Please add these plan sheets to the previously approved plan set to make one approved plan
set.
Please be aware that all terms and conditions of the permit issued on July 12, 1999, remain
in full force and effect. Please also understand that the approval of this revision to the
approved plans for the subject State Stormwater Permit is done on a case -by -case basis.
Any other changes to this project must be approved through this Office prior to
construction. The issuance of this plan revision does not preclude the permittee from
complying with all other applicable statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances which may
have jurisdiction over the proposed activity, and obtaining a permit or approval prior to
construction.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to call me at (910)
796-7404.
Sincerely,
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Linda Lewis
Environmental Engineer II
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APD Engineering
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3445 Winton Place - Suite 208
Rochester, NY 14623
585-273-0273
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February 15, 2006
North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension C`,�,+
Wilmington, NC 28405
FEB 16 2006
Attn: Cameron Weaver BY:
RE: Narrative for Stormwater Express Review 05-0275
Dear Mr. Weaver:
This narrative has been prepared as a supplement for the Stormwater Management "Renewal"
Permit and to give an overview of the proposed site improvements. To be considered for the
"Renewal" permit process, sufficient information must be supplied that proves that the
proposed site improvements will not result in an increase to the existing impervious surface
areas. The information provided within will show that no increase to the impervious surface is
proposed. We are submitting the attached items, per the request of Mr. Robert Gordon, with
of Water Quality, for the "renewal" of the existing stormwater permit
#SW8940909Ibr the Existing Lowe's Store located in the Town of Morehead City, Carteret
�(r County. ttached, please find:
• Two (2) sets of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ES 1— ES6);
• Two (2) sets of the Crtr-enspace Plans (GPI — GP1,2);
• Two (2) copies of the Existing Pond Design Plan (P 1);
• Two (2) copies of the Stormwater Management Application and Wet Detention
Supplements; and,
• Express Renewal review fee of $1,000.
The existing Lowe's retail facility resides in the Town of Morehead City, at 5219 US
Highway 70, approximately one mile west of the intersection of US Highway 70 and State
Route 24. The existing Lowe's site is predominantly paved asphalt, wet detention basins or
manicured lawn, with the exception of the existing building. The proposed site improvements
include:
• A 9,372f SF garden center expansion, to the north side of the building;
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• Modifying the parking area to the north end of the existing parking area and, as a
result, grading within an existing drainage swale;
• Adding curb and gutter to the existing drive aisle south of the existing building;
and,
• Adding landscaping to various locations on site.
The proposed garden center expansion will replace an existing asphalt surface, currently used
for parking and truck access. As a result of the expansion, the drive aisle will be reduced from
35' to 25'. To maintain truck access, two landscaped end islands will be removed, totaling
1,096± s.f. The parking area modification will take place within the existing asphalt parking
area. Within the parking modification area, a portion of a landscaped island and an area
behind the existing curb, totaling 1,644f s.f of greenspace, will be removed. The total
amount of greenspace being removed is equal to 2,736f s.£ To counter the removal of the
greenspace, two landscaped islands and two landscaped end islands, totaling 2,819f s.f. of
greenspace, will be installed in the area of the parking lot modification. The net increase of
greenspace is 83f s.f. Refer to the attached Greenspace Plans (GP1 and GP1.2) for more
details.
Information provided in this narrative, and on the attached plans, shows that no increase to the
impervious surface is proposed. In actuality, the amount of impervious surface is being
reduced. Therefore, we request approval from the NCDENR Division of Water Quality under
the "renewal" review process for stormwater management.
We make ourselves available to answer any questions that the Division of Water Quality may
have. Please feel free to contact me at [phone] ext. 230.
Sincerely, ;
Christopher V. Kambar
Project Engineer
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�0F W ATF�Q Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
\O G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
5 r Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
=1 Division of Water Quality
'C Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
February 24, 2006
Mr. Blanton Hamilton, Member
Southstar Holdings -Morehead City, LLC
200 Providence Road Suite 106
Charlotte, NC 28207
NOTICE OF INSPECTION:
Lowe's @ Morehead City
Stormwater Project No. SW8 980429
Carteret County
Dear Mr. Hamilton:
Please find attached a copy of the completed form entitled "Stormwater Compliance
Inspection Report'. The report summarizes the findings of a recent inspection of the
project's stormwater controls conducted on February 14, 2006 to determine 60mnliance
with Stormwater Permit Number SW8 980429 issued on July 12, 1999.
A summary of the findings and comments are noted under Section 4 of the report. If you
have any questions please contact me at the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone
number [phone]
Sincerely,
Gary BAe-cher
Environmental Technician
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Chris Kambar
Wilmington Regional Office
N. C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension [phone] Customer Service
Wilmington Regional Office Wilmington, NC 28405 [phone] Fax [phone]
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STORMWATER COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
1. Project Name: Lowe's @ Morehead City
Project Number: 980429 Control Measure: Wet Detention:
Water Body: Newport River Classification: "SA"
Directions to site: Intersection HWY 24 and HWY 70
2. Inspection Date: February 14, 2006
Weather Conditions: Cool and Dry
3. Compliance Issues:
Via) The three ponds look much better. All three ponds appear to be stable and
functioning correctly. The ruts have been repaired and sod has been placed on
the slopes of pond #2,
4. Required Actions: (Explain each deficiency and what needs to be done to bring
the system back into compliance)
(a) Mooitor and maintain the ponds on a regular schedule.
Inspector: Gary Beecher
Water Quality/Wilmington Regional Office/[phone]
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PROJECT Name Lowe's Garden Center Expansion
PROJECT SYSTEM(S) TRIBUTARY TO Unnamed: Stream (STREAM NAME) White Oak RIVER BASIN
ENGINEERICONSULTANT
Company Same as Applicant (see above)
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State or National Environmental Policy Act (SEPA, NEPA) — EA or EIS Required ❑ Yes N No
❑ STREAM ORIGIN Determination; # of stream calls; Stream Name. _ w.
® STORNIWATER ❑.Law Density [ High Density -Detention Pond ❑ High Density -Other
Wetlands -MUST. be addressed below ❑ Low:Density-Curb & Gutter ❑ High De.nsity4rifiltration - ❑ Off Site
COASTAL F1 Excavation & Fill Bridges & Culverts ❑ Structures Inform tion
MANAGEMENT ❑ Upland Development ❑ Marina Development ❑ Urban. Waterfront
I:AND.QUALITY M Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan with 1.25 acres to be disturbed.
WEXANDS .(401) Wetlands on Property M Yes ❑ i�o Isolated. Wetlands on Property ® yes ElNo
Check all that aply Wetlands Will Be impacted 0Yes M No Welland Impacts: Acre(s)
Wetlands Delineation has been completed ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Buffers Impacted: _--_Acre(s)
USAC©E Approval of delineation completed ❑ Yes 0 No
404 Application in process wiUSACOE ❑Yes []No I Permit received from USACE ❑Yes: ❑No
401 Application required ❑Yes ❑ No If Yes; .❑ Regular ❑ Express
Additional fees, not to exceed 50% of the original Express Review permit application fee, may be charged for
subsequent reviews due to the insufficiency of thepermit applications,
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January 27, 2006
North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources
Division of. Water Quality
Wilmington- Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 2M5
Attn: Cameron 'Weaver
RE: Narrative for Stormwater Express Permit Review
Dear'Mr. Weaver:
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As a requirement for Express Permit Review of the Stormwater Management Permit
Application Form, this narrative has been prepared to summarize erosion control devices that
will be used during. construction, to minimize the amount of erosion. and contain the sediment
runoff from the site, The narrative also gives a brief overview of the project location, the
proposed site work, and its effect on impervious. surfaces on site.
The existing .Lowe's retail facility resides in the Town of Morehead City, at 5219 US.
Highway 70, approximately one.nule west of the intersection of US Hi: , iway 70 and State
Route 24. The existing Lowe's site is predominantly paved asphalt, wet detention basins or
manicured lawn, with the exception of the existing building. The proposed. site improvements
include:
• A 9,372± SF garden center expansion, to the north side of the building
• Modifying the parking area to the north end of the existing parking area and, as a
result, grading within an existing drainage swale;
• Adding curb and gutter to the existing drive aisle south. of the existing building;
and,
• Adding landscaping to various locations on site.
The proposed garden center expansion will replace an existing asphalt surface. The parking .
area modification will take place on existing asphalt areas. Although the total land disturbance
due to the proposed site improvements is greater than one (1) acre, it is important to note that.
no increase in the amount impervious surface area will occur.
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Various Best Management Practices (BMP's) will. be utilized to provide sediment removal
before entering the storm sewers. In many.areas of land disturbance, redundancy of the
BMP's is used to maximize sediment removal. The BMP devices include silt fence, silt dike,
check clams and inlet protection.
Silt fence is proposed in pervious areas where grading, landscaping, and curb installation will
take place. Silt dikes are proposed on the existing asphalt surface, in the area of the garden
center expansion. Check dams are proposed at curb cuts and within the existing drainage
swale. Inlet protection is proposed at each drain inlet that willbe affected by construction
activities, and at the new drain inlets in the area of the curb installation. AH BMP's will be
inspected weekly, and after every storm event, to ved fy they are installed and functioning
correctly, as per North Carolina and Lowe's requirements.
This narrative has been prepared to give an overview of the proposed site improvements and
BMPs that will be used. during construction. Erosion and sediment control plans have been
created and outline; a maintenance procedure, sequence of construction, and specific
requirements for the contractor to. minimize land disturbance, tracking of mud and sediments
away from the limits of construction, and to maximize the effectiveness of the.BMP's. The
erosion and sediment control plans will be made available upon request_
We make ourselves available to answer any questions that the Division of Water Quality may
have. Please feel free to contact me at [phone] ext. 230.
Sincerely
Christopher V. Kambar
Project Engineer
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Lowe::s of Morehead City - Stormwater Express Permitting Review
Subject: Lowe's of Morehead City - Stormwater Express Permitting Review
From: "Cory Keegan" <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 16:06:26 -0500
To: "Cameron Weaver" <[e-mail]>
CC: "Kilby, Derek - Derek T" <[e-mail]>, "Chris Kambar" <[e-mail]>
Cameron,
Per our conversation earlier, please find attached the Express Permit Application, Narrative and Vicinity Map.
Please notify us, at your earliest convenience, regarding the 2/16/06 Stormwater meeting. Thank you for your
assistance.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Cory J. Keegan
Project Engineer
APD Engineering, PLLC
3445 Winton Place, Suite 208
Rochester, NY 14623
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QF W ArF9 Michael F. Easley, Governor
Q� William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
_ r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Division of Water Quality
February 16, 2006, 2006
Mr. Derek Kilby, Design Manager
Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.
PO Box 1111
N. Wilkesboro, NC 28656
Subject: Request for Additional Information
Stormwater Project No. SW8 SW8 980429
Lowe's of Morehead City
Carteret County
Dear Mr. Kilby:
The Wilmington Regional Office received a request to revise the approved plans for the
Stormwater Management Permit for Lowe's of Morehead City on February 16, 2006, with a
scheduled Express Review date of February 16, 2006. A preliminary review of that information
has determined that the application is not complete. The following information is needed to
continue the stormwater review:
1. Your consultant's cover letter indicates that this is a proposed plan revision for
SW8 940909. That permit was replaced by permit numher SW8 980429 on July
12, 1999.
2. If this is a transfer of ownership, please submit original signatures on the
application and supplements. Both sets of the submitted documents appear to be
photocopies, which the Division cannot accept.
3. The application submitted does not reflect the most recent permitted condition for
the Lowe's of Morehead City as permitted on July 12,1999. Page 2 only
accounts for two of the three permitted wet detention ponds, and the drainage
areas and built -upon areas listed on the revised application are not matching up.
I am enclosing a copy of the permit for your records. It is not necessary to
provide a revised application form when submitting a plan revision. It is assumed
that none of the permitted ponds is changing due to the plan revision. If it is, then
a full permit modiflcation will be needed. Please note that the 3 wetland systems
may be deleted from the application, since all permitted treatment devices are
detention ponds.
4. Please confirm that this is a transfer of ownership from Blanton Hamilton,
Southstar Holdings -Morehead City, LLC, which is the current permittee, to
Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. If it is, the stormwater rules require that a person of
at least the level of vice-president in the corporation sign the permit and
supplement forms (see comment #2 above). The signature of an agent or
consultant may be accepted if the application is accompanied by a signed letter
from the president or vice president of the corporation authorizing said person to
sign the application on behalf of the corporation.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Phone [phone] Customer Servicel-877-623-6748
Wilmington Regional Office Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 FAX [phone] Internet h2o.enr.state.nc.es ne
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Mr. Kilby
February 16, 2006
Stormwater Application No. SW8 980429
Please note that this request for additional information is in response to a preliminary
review. The requested information should be received in this Office prior to March 2,
2006, or the application will be returned as incomplete. The return of a project will
necessitate resubmittal of all required items, including the application fee.
If you need additional time to submit the information, please mail or fax your request for
a time extension to the Division at the address and fax number at the bottom of this
letter. The request must indicate the date by which you expect to submit the required
information.
The construction of any impervious surfaces, other than a construction entrance under
an approved Sedimentation Erosion Control Plan, is a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and
is subject to enforcement action pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6A.
Please reference the State assigned project number on all correspondence. Any
original documents that need to be revised have been sent to the engineer or agent. All
original documents must be returned or new originals must be provided. Copies are not
acceptable. If you have any questions concerning this matter please feel free to call me
at [phone].
Sincerely,
Linda Lewis
Environmental Engineer
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To: Linda Lewis
Fax: [phone]
From: Cory Keegan
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FAX
Phone: [phone]
Re: Request for Submittal Deadline Extension, Lowe's ofMorehead City, Stormwater Project No. SW8 980429
X Urgent 0 For Approval 17 Please Review & Comment 13For Yoiu Use O As Requested
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Linda,
Per your comment letter dated February 16, 2006, please allow this fax to be a request for deadline extension. We
would like our new deadline to be March 9, 2006. We would like a week extension because we would like to
coordinate the review comments with you. At your earliest convenience, please contact me so that we may discuss the
comments. My direct phone number is [phone]. I left you a couple of voicemails where I left my old phone
number. You can still reach me through that number as well.
Cory Keegan
CC:
Date: March 1, 2006
Date Response
is Expected:
"Civil Engineers With Full Service & Design Build Capabilities"